Category: Grassroots

The Ocean Inside is a print and video installation based on the artist’s first-hand observations of the devastating effects of climate change and other human-made environmental stresses on the coral reefs. Growing up in the Caribbean during the ’70s and returning in recent years has fostered her interest in natural history, where she has observed both…

Organizers of the Okotoks Downtown Business Association held their first meeting January 13 to share information and invite local businesses to participate in this valuable group. Approximately 50 business owners attended the evening meeting to learn more about how this new association will support economic success in the downtown core. “This new association will replace…

The library Board wishes you all a very Happy New Year. We hope you will make coming to the library a big part of it. We hope, too, that you will peruse our bookshelves, enjoy the art work of local artists and admire the creativity of the young children in the area. The library’s mandate…

The Scotties run from January 22nd to 26th Hurry Hard! Eight of the finest competitive ladies curling teams in Alberta, come to Okotoks for the 2020 Sentinel Storage Alberta Scotties Tournament of Hearts. Don’t miss this elite, fun event that showcases a fantastic field of talented curlers, coming to the Murray Arena in the Okotoks Rec Centre. Tickets…

The Town has received some GREAT feedback so far from residents as we take steps to create the Parks, Trails and Greenspaces 10-Year Plan. We appreciate the insightful comments and ideas everyone has shared so far; we’ve learned a lot about what you love about our open spaces and how you use them.   Some feedback…

Take some time to get outdoors and play in nature. It’s free!Here are some suggestions on where to play and enjoy outdoor activities this time of year in High River: Playgrounds  Spitzee Elementary School – 409 Macleod Trail  École Joe Clark School – 1208 9th Ave SE  École Senator Riley School – 338 1st Ave SE  Notre Dame Collegiate –…

Do you enjoy selling or buying homemade goodies? We’re looking for input on proposed regulatory changes that would make it easier for Albertans to make, sell and buy low-risk, home-cooked foods. We’re gathering feedback on proposed changes to Alberta’s Food Regulation and Food Retail and Foodservices Code that will make it easier for Albertans to…

Foothills School Division announced that all school buses are CANCELLED for Thursday January 16, 2020. All in-town and rural routes are cancelled. Scheduled field trips requiring transportation will also be cancelled. When winter weather arrives in the Foothills region we may decide to cancel buses (or more rarely, classes) for student safety.  There are always a…

Town of High River Fire Department hosted a family luncheon on December 15 for the Blanchard family – Marissa, Chris and son Gordon, who won a draw for lunch with the fire crew as part of a Fire Prevention Week contest.Gordon had fun testing the alert tone system, sitting in the fire trucks, checking out…

Free sand is now available to residents for use on their sidewalks and driveways. Bins are located at the Community Hall, in Mapplebeck Park (in front of the Swimming Pool) and at the Recycling Centre. Please bring your own pail and shovel to load the sand. Watch for your neighbours in this extreme cold!

Our school is dedicated to maintaining a strong partnership with parents and our community partners in our effort to provide the very best education for students.  Key to that partnership is open communication.  At approximately 1pm on January 10, 2020, Foothills School Division was informed by the RCMP of a potential threat at École Secondaire…

By Laura Therrien We prepared a list of top safety tips to ensure you and your pet have a safe winter season. Never leave your cat or dog alone in a cold car.   Cars hold in the cold, acting like refrigerators, which can cause your pet to freeze to death. Keep your pets warm.  If it’s…

Municipal Boards and Committees Finance Advisory CommitteeThe Town of Turner Valley is currently seeking two Turner Valley volunteer members at large to sit on the newly formed Finance Advisory Committee to assist Council in fulfilling its financial oversight responsibilities.  The committee is advisory in nature and is responsible for reviewing and making recommendations to Council…

Winter weather has arrived in much of the country. Do you know the signs of hypothermia, and what to do if you get frostbite? Read on to make sure you’re ready for cold weather! 1) Listen to the weather forecast Check the Environment Canada weather forecast before going out. Listen for a wind chill warning. Warnings are based on local…